Maybe YOU aren't the problem. Maybe your *systems* are.
Oct 19, 2024
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Explore a refreshing perspective on setbacks by shifting focus from personal flaws to the systems at play in our lives. A four-step process guides listeners in reframing their reactions and implementing changes for better outcomes. There’s also a spotlight on valuable strategies and recommendations, including a helpful YouTube video and a thought-provoking book. Embrace systems thinking to understand that your approach, not just you, might be the key to unlocking success.
Instead of self-blame, evaluate the systems in place that contribute to failures to foster constructive growth and understanding.
Utilizing a structured four-step approach can effectively transform setbacks into learning opportunities by refining existing systems.
Deep dives
Shifting from Self-Focus to Systems Thinking
When faced with failure, individuals often default to self-blame, asking what is wrong with themselves rather than assessing the broader context. The concept of systems thinking suggests that instead of personalizing the failure, one should analyze the systems in place that led to those outcomes. For example, when an Etsy store doesn’t perform well, shifting the focus to the underlying business system can illuminate why the result occurred, allowing for constructive evaluation. Acknowledging that systems are always present, whether intentionally created or not, helps make failures feel less personal and more about the processes that need refinement.
Four-Step Approach to Addressing Failure
To effectively respond to failures, a structured four-step approach can be applied, beginning with mapping out the existing system that contributed to the outcome. This involves visualizing the steps taken, along with the accompanying thoughts and feelings, to understand how they shaped decisions, like skipping a run due to cold weather. Next, it is important to clarify desired outcomes, such as wanting to feel more energized, and then brainstorm potential adjustments to the current system to achieve those goals. Lastly, experimentation with the new or modified systems allows individuals to observe what works and make necessary changes, turning failures into valuable learning experiences.
Hey! A quick lil ep about a new way to react to setbacks in your life, prompted by the book "The Power of Systems".
RECCS OF THE WEEK
✨ How to Create a Strategy for Your Life Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ekzTjtmJnE
✨ The Power of Systems Book : https://www.amazon.com/Power-Systems-Create-Life-Works/dp/1600252052
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VIDEO TIMELINE ⇢
00:00 Intro
0:42 The results you get in your life align perfectly with your systems
1:24 A new way to respond to setbacks
3:45 Reccs of the week
💫 A QUICK NOTE 💫
Please take with you from this episode what resonates and leave what doesn’t. You always know you best. My thoughts are always changing and evolving and I might get things wrong.
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